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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,890.06, 631,845.97 and 253,937.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,890.06, 631,845.97 and 253,937.23 is: 350,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,890.06 : 631,845.97 = 253,937.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,890.06/631,845.97 = 253,937.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,890.06x = 631,845.97 × 253,937.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,890.06x = 160,449,213,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,449,213,194.01/457,890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,409.90

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